Academic Division Director of Automotive Technology

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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Position Details

Posted: April 7, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 21, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Work Location: CT State Gateway, 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.  

Position Summary

The Academic Division Director manages an academic division including the design and development of courses and curricula and the direction of assigned faculty and staff in teaching and administering the instructional programs at a two-year Connecticut Community College which offers degree and certificate programs in a broad range of liberal arts, occupational and career studies. Some of the College’s learning programs may include continuing education and non-credit programs under the position’s direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Dean or other administrator, the Academic Division Director is responsible for assuring the successful conduct of the Division’s programs and for the optimum learning outcomes of its students through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Program and curriculum design and development.
• Faculty selection and professional development.
• Instructional quality.
• Budget and fiscal management.
• Administration and resource management.
• Program evaluation and assessment.
• Community relations.
• Student relations.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in an academic discipline closely related to the Division’s areas of instruction or in a field closely related to administration of higher education, with four (4) or more years of teaching in higher education and/or academic administration in an institution of higher learning including two (2) years of supervisory experience or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Academic curriculum design, course and syllabi development and of appropriate and effective teaching materials and methods.
• Classroom and laboratory teaching effectiveness.
• Research methodology and in evaluation of academic program effectiveness.
• Leading and directing human resources in a higher education environment.
• Management of operating budgets and plans.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of professional automotive service or technical leadership experience, including dealership, fleet, or OEM training center work. 
• Proven ability to develop, maintain, and grow OEM automotive manufacturer partnerships, including: 
  • Negotiating training access and equipment donations.
  • Overseeing student sponsorship placement and retention. 
  • Maintaining alignment with OEM skill‑standards and certification pathways. 
• Experience managing grant‑funded programs (e.g., Perkins, workforce development grants).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range; $95,698-$102,108 approximat